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Makman Family History

Makman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Markman, Oakman, Eakman, Maiman, Kalman, Rahman, Karman, Madan

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Where is the Makman family from?

You can see how Makman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makman family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Makman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Makman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Makman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Makman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Makman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Makman. For the veterans among your Makman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Makman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Makman in 1963 was 76, and 94 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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